Goddard: The Goddards and Walls were connected by marriage. Susanna Goddard married William Wall in 1721. Susanna's parents were Henry Goddard and Mary Howland. Since Mary was from a staunch Quaker family, Henry joined the Friends Church at some point. When? [stumbling block #1]
He was a serge weaver by profession. Henry's father was Daniel Goddard and his mother's name was Ann. To date, that's all I have on the couple. More details to flesh out their story would be beneficial. [stumble-b #2] The curious tale for the family originates with the Walls!
Wall: William Wall was from Ireland. Where? [stumble-b #3] According to a family tradition passed down through the Walls, William was brought to America as a cabin boy by a Captain Goddard, remained in the captain's employ and married his daughter, Susan. The wife of Captain Goddard was Mary Howland.
Henry married Mary and their daughter, Susan(na) married William Wall. There is no available evidence to date that shows Henry as a sea captain. It would be helpful to find the source of the story. Maybe Henry was on the same ship and took in young William? [stumble-b #4] Then there is the son of William and Susanna! Very little is known about him.[stumble-b #5]
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